bmx biking

I might wanna try BMX but i don’t know if it’s right for me. I’m around 4’11" (I’m short for my age) and I’m looking into the Stolen 2011 Casino. I don’t wanna try a trick then end up busting my balls cus im too short to lift up the bike -.-

Height doesn’t matter too much in bmx. It will be a little more difficult to bunnyhop high, but you’ll be good.

However, don’t get the Stolen Casino. It is extremely weak. It has a full hi-tensile frame, which is a lot heavier and weaker than chromoly. It also has a standard headset, which is probably unsealed, and means you will need to buy a whole new frame and headset if you want to replace your forks with any good ones. It also has an unsealed American bottom bracket. American means its heavy, and unsealed means it won’t last long. Also, the hubs are unsealed, which means they won’t last long.

What are your views on getting a used bike? I found this on a local website:

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sports-bikes-Custom-Eastern-BMX-300-cash-W0QQAdIdZ289328340

I told the guy i will pay 260, and he said ok. So now i just need the go ahead from some BMXers who know theres tuff. im just gettin started. what are your views?

Thanks

Eastern’s are extremely weak. If you buy it, everything will be broken in a few weeks/months. Although if you’re just starting off, it might last longer.

Buy a Verde, WeThePeople, Fit, Kink, or Sunday.

I’ve rode my bicycle pretty long now… Mainly just on concrete roads / trails for exercise and fun… How hard is the transition learning mountain biking / bmx…I’m just wondering. I love going down hills on the concrete trails it’s like I’m weightless.. I’m wanting to get into dirt trails up in the mountain, maybe even a track with jumps… My bike is a hybrid bike… It’s a specialized crosstrail.. I think it would be able to handle being a mountain bike pretty well, but what about a bmx bike? I’d hate to land a jump and my bike fall apart as soon as I land lol. Any of you ever tried mountain biking bmx and have any tips???

Riding on different terrain types is very different than pavement.

You have to be able to read conditions and react very quickly, especially at speed.
Loose trails, off camber, roots, small undulations, sand, rocks, ruts, mud all have different handling characteristics so riding technique and bike setup ie. shock choice/adjustments and tire choice/pressure come into play.
Shifting your weight and pedaling/gear selection become more of an issue to navigate these.

Weight distribution on the bike is more critical since you’ll be less than level more times than a road bike. If your weight is too far over the bars while downhill and your suspension loads under braking in a panic slowdown you can find yourself in an endo and on your back, not fun in rock gardens.

Take the time to get to know your bike and how to make adjustments.
Stay within your ability until you are comfortable, things can go wrong very quickly if you exceed your limits.
If you ride alone carry a whistle/cell phone in case you are injured, trails are isolated.
Ride with more experienced riders to learn the tips.
Find a good group to ride with.
It’s addictive.